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Information Governance and Risk Officer
National Oceanography Centre
Southampton, UK · Liverpool, UK
GBP 43,703-43,703 / year
Posted on Sep 4, 2025
Information Governance and Risk Officer
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton or Liverpool
Permanent
Full time (37 hours per week)
£43,703
Who are we?
We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK’s leading institution for integrated coastal and deep ocean research. Through our ground-breaking research, collaboration, and game-changing innovation we work to gain a deeper understanding of our ocean, helping every living thing on our planet flourish.
We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community focused on solving challenging long-term marine science problems, underpinning international and UK public policy, business and societal outcomes.
The ocean has the potential to provide the solutions to so many of the social, economic and environmental challenges we face worldwide. To truly harness the value of the ocean, we put ocean research, science and discovery at the heart of our culture.
Join us in shaping the future of oceanographic research and contribute your unique perspective to our organisation.
About the role
This role involves working with NOC’s Directors and Senior Managers to capture and manage risks and to support the business in the pursuit of its strategic objectives. It is the ideal opportunity for an individual pursuing and developing a career in risk management to gain exposure to a wide range of risk and compliance topics, to develop their skills and apply what they have learned in a dynamic and varied business setting.
The role will include supporting the Compliance, Risk and Information Governance Manager in developing, managing and implementing NOC’s Information Governance framework and helping to ensure NOC meets its Data Protection obligations, helping NOC to comply with its own procedures for insuring research integrity and security as NOC interacts with institutions and individuals based overseas, helping to develop and deliver NOC’s risk management framework and other duties to ensure effective management of risk and data.
About you
This role would suite a candidate in the early stages of developing a career in risk management and compliance. You will have had some training and experience in general risk management and compliance frameworks and techniques. You will be familiar with the principles of information governance and management and have had some experience or training covering topics such as the General Data Protection Regulation and information security. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the principles of project management and have experience in planning and running projects. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills and the interpersonal skills required of someone who can take the lead in implementing change within a multi-disciplinary business environment.
Why NOC?
We offer a generous set of benefits, including:
- 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
- a 10% employer contribution pension scheme
- access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and anonymous support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues
- access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
- a Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
- a great working environment with a number of social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations
- we are proud to be a Living Wage Employer
Location
This position will be based in Southampton. The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking with over 40 EV charging points.
The NOC has a hybrid working approach where for most positions staff can work from home up to 2 days per week. If you are interested in this position, but require a more flexible working arrangement, please contact the recruitment team using the contact details below.
We can support visa applications where required. We may be able to offer financial support for applicants who will need to relocate for this position.
Submitting an application
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at careers@noc.ac.uk / 07355 676794.
Before submitting your application please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description and person specification.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position, as we strive to create a supportive and equitable environment where all voices are valued and heard.
Those seeking employment at NOC are considered solely on their qualifications, skills and experience, without regard to gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status (including pregnancy / maternity leave) or any other protected characteristic.
There is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the position and declare a disability. NOC is an Investors in People organisation.
Date advert posted: 03/09/2025
Closing date: 01/10/2025. This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.
Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.